The breasts and uterus are two important organs for women. However, when some women unfortunately suffer from symptoms such as endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, etc., they may lose their uterus, which means having their uterus removed. What are the effects after hysterectomy? How long can a woman survive after undergoing a hysterectomy?
How long can one live after hysterectomy
In fact, when it comes to the question of how long one can live after a hysterectomy, it is recommended that women relax their mindset. Because there are certain uncontrollable reasons for hysterectomy, such as postpartum hemorrhage that cannot be stopped and may endanger life, it is necessary to undergo hysterectomy. Or when suffering from diseases such as cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, etc., but cannot be treated with medication or other methods, which can also endanger life, hysterectomy surgery is only adopted.
What are the effects after hysterectomy
Although hysterectomy can help women get through the dangerous period, there will still be certain effects after hysterectomy. Firstly, hysterectomy can cause amenorrhea and a decrease in vaginal discharge. Secondly, it can also affect fertility and sexual life, as hysterectomy can damage the integrity of the reproductive tract.
After hysterectomy, it may also cause some diseases, such as premature ovarian failure, decreased estrogen secretion, and increased cardiovascular incidence rate, which may lead to obesity, hypertension, heart disease, osteoporosis, etc. in women. Therefore, careful consideration should be given when choosing a hysterectomy surgery.
What to eat after hysterectomy
If a hysterectomy is performed in an emergency situation, what should women eat to help their body recover quickly? It is recommended that women supplement their blood by eating foods with high iron content, such as pork liver, black sesame seeds, grapes, seaweed, goji berries, mushrooms, etc. They should avoid heavy flavored, spicy, and fried foods and eat more vegetables and fruits.
Of course, after hysterectomy, women are not only required to have certain healthy eating habits, but also to develop a good lifestyle and regularly visit the hospital for follow-up examinations. Usually, do not engage in sexual activity for 3 months after hysterectomy to avoid secondary injury to the wound. After one month of hysterectomy, women should go to the hospital for a follow-up examination to check the extent of wound recovery.
